Pauline Allen

1939 - 2013

Pauline Allen obituary, 1939-2013, Fairmont City, IL

BORN

1939

DIED

2013

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Kassly Mortuary, Ltd. - Fairview Heights

9900 St. Clair Avenue

Fairview Heights, Illinois

Pauline Allen Obituary

Pauline Allen

Pauline A. Allen, nee Martinez, 73, of Fairmont City, Ill., born Dec. 31, 1939, in East St. Louis, Ill., died Friday, Dec. 6, 2013, at her home surrounded by her family.

Pauline was a homemaker and a member of Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Fairmont City, Ill.

She was preceded in death by her infant daughter, Judith Rae Allen; her parents, Leopold and Caridad, nee Fernandez, Martinez; a brother, Raymond Martinez; her sisters, Mary Byrd, Anita Carey, Eveleyn Martinez and Carrie Hodges; and her daughter-in-law, Melanie Allen.

Surviving are her loving husband of 54 years, Robert "Buzz" Allen, Sr.; her children, Robert "Bobby" Allen, Jr. of Fairmont City, Ill., Shari (Rik) Ruff of Bellevue, Neb., and Mary Jo (Greg) O'Neil of Shiloh, Ill.; her grandchildren, Brandon (Alex) Allen, Nicholas Allen and Jamie Allen; her devoted dog Goldie; and several nieces and nephews.

The family would like to give a special thank you to her nurse Dawn Chamberlin and the rest of the staff at Vitas Hospice Care.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Vitas Hospice Care, 8 Executive Drive Suite 125B, Fairview Heights, Ill. or to Holy Rosary Catholic Church, 2716 North 42nd Street, Fairmont City, Ill. 62201 in the form of masses. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.kasslyfuneral.com.

Visitation: Friends may call from 10 a.m. to noon on Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2013, at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Fairmont City, Ill.

Funeral: Funeral Mass will be held at noon on Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2013, at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Fairmont City, Ill., with Father David Wilke officiating. Interment will be in St. John's Cemetery, Collinsville, Ill.

KASSLY MORTUARY, Fairview Heights, Ill.

Published by Belleville News-Democrat on Dec. 7, 2013.
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Pat & Barney Barboza

December 10, 2013

We are so sorry for your loss. She was such a dynamic personality...she will surely be missed by all. May God comfort you during this difficult time.

Lou and Lura Meyer

December 9, 2013

My deepest sympathies to your entire family. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

Bob Harrington

December 9, 2013

My deepest sympathies to Buzz, Bobby and family.

Susie Ramsey

December 9, 2013

My thoughts & prayers go out to the entire Allen Family as you grieve the loss of your loved one. Even though you may miss having her here, may you find peace knowing she's in a better place.

Kathy Bargiel

December 8, 2013

god bless your family .. Pauline such a great heart ..I remember you from Lansdowne , beautiful red hair .. and I wonderful personality .

audrey stevens -cornell

December 8, 2013

sorry for your loss, we will keep you in our prayers, she was very special.

jack crooks

December 7, 2013

pAULINE WAS A VERY SWEET PERSON I WENT TO JR. HIGH IN EAST ST. LOUIS (LANSDOWNE)I MOVED AWAY IN EIGHTH GRADE OFTEN THOUGHT OF PAULINE SUCH PRETTY HAIR.

RUTH ANN (HAYES) STOECKLIN

December 7, 2013

Deepest condolences. Thomas Genetti and Family. God bless you all.

Tom Genetti

December 7, 2013

The matriarch of your family will always be in your hearts. May God bless each and every one of you. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.

Karin and Steven Morales

December 7, 2013

I have many memories spent with aunt Pauline. Love her and she will be very missed.

Becky Mettle

December 7, 2013

So sorry for your loss. God bless the entire family as you go through this difficult time.

Joyce Ingram

December 7, 2013

We would like to give our deepest sympathy to the Allen family .Our hope lies in Gods promise to bring us back to life in paradise conditions

December 7, 2013

Aunt Pauline has left her family and friends on earth for a little while. We will all miss her very much.She's joined her family in Heaven with open arms.I'm sure they are all sitting around a big table catching up on all the stories!
We'll miss you Dearly!
Diana & Larry

December 7, 2013

Dear, "Buzz",Bob, Shari, and Mary Jo. So sorry to hear of you souse and mother's passing. I will always remember the graciousness your family showed me when I was teaching Holy Rosary. She was truly a wonderful lady , who will be sadly missed. Know that I have all of you in my thoughts and prayers
Mr. F.

Les Frisse

December 7, 2013

My family and I wish to express our deepest sympathy to the entire Allen family. Such a loss is never easy. God be with you all.

Judy Davis

December 7, 2013

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